Your adventure begins with a warm welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel in Nairobi. Spend the rest of the day relaxing after your journey, preparing your gear, and enjoying a comfortable overnight stay before the trek begins.
“Mount Kenya is an extinct volcano estimated to be over three million years old.”
After an early breakfast, depart Nairobi at 8:00 AM for a scenic four hour drive to the Chogoria Forest Gate. Upon arrival, complete the park registration before continuing by vehicle for approximately 30 minutes along the mountain road. The final three kilometers are covered on foot through beautiful montane forest, offering your first glimpse of Mount Kenya’s rich wildlife and vegetation. Arrive at Chogoria Bandas for dinner and an overnight stay.
“Mount Kenya is home to unique plant species found nowhere else in the world.”
Following breakfast, begin a gradual three hour hike to the spectacular Nithi Waterfalls, one of the most beautiful waterfalls on Mount Kenya. Take time to enjoy the scenery before continuing for about one hour to Lake Ellis Camp at 3,400 meters. Surrounded by alpine moorlands and panoramic mountain views, this peaceful campsite provides an excellent place to relax and begin acclimatizing to the higher altitude.
Start the day early and trek for approximately seven hours across dramatic alpine landscapes. The trail passes through valleys, streams, and open moorlands before reaching the breathtaking Lake Michaelson Camp at 3,800 meters. This hidden alpine lake is one of Mount Kenya’s most scenic locations and offers a rewarding overnight stop surrounded by towering cliffs.
After breakfast, continue your ascent with a four hour hike to Simba Tarn at 4,600 meters. The trail becomes more rugged as you climb above the alpine vegetation into the high mountain zone. Upon arrival, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kenya’s main peaks while resting and preparing for the summit attempt the following morning.
Wake at 3:30 AM and begin your summit climb at 4:00 AM under a sky filled with stars. After approximately two hours, reach Point Lenana at 4,985 meters in time to witness a breathtaking sunrise over Kenya. Celebrate your achievement with photographs before descending to Simba Tarn for breakfast. After a short rest, continue the descent for about eight hours to Old Moses Camp at 3,300 meters, where you will enjoy dinner and your final night on the mountain.
After breakfast, drive down to Sirimon Gate, where you will complete the park exit formalities. From there, enjoy a four hour drive back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred either to your hotel for a well deserved rest or directly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Mount Kenya adventure.
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